Online Certificate of Cultural Competency in Healthcare

Anthropology Community Ethnobotany Garden

PROGRAMS OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology

Areas of Concentration

Medical Anthropology

Indigenous Anthropology

Minor in Anthropology

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Anthropology is the study of humans and what they think and do. Anthropology embraces
a holistic perspective — the big picture — when examining human phenomena, seeking
to understand human ideas and behavior as they are influenced by biological, ecological,
economic, social, political, cultural and religious factors and realities.

The anthropology major at California State University San Marcos is an applied, collaborative,
and interdisciplinary course of study that engages students directly with the interests
and efforts of local communities. The anthropology major takes into primary consideration
the special role of Cal State San Marcos in the north San Diego county region and
the opportunities for community-based research and fieldwork. CSUSM anthropology students
gain hands-on field research experience through participation in long-term and on-going
research among some of San Diego County's diverse communities.